Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Fitting Chafing Guard - Antenna Bracket

SUBJECT # 14:
FITTING CHANGING GUARD TO ANTENNA BRACKET

APPLICATION:
VIN SERIAL NOS. S7000216-S7010684

Fit a chafing guard on the antenna bracket to reduce the risk of damage to the wiring.

NOTE
Subjects # 14, 15 and 16 should be done at the same time In the trunk

Parts:

Chafing guard 8278 558

Duct tape

NOTE:
On later cars the wiring has been routed behind the antenna bracket.

1. Operate the top using the "ROOF" switch until it is in the position shown above. The top should be fully raised. the first and 5th bows should be locked.

2. Remove the scuff plate from the luggage compartment.

3. Remove the clips securing the luggage compartment trim on the LH side.

4. Detach the luggage compartment weatherseal on the LH side.

5. Unplug the luggage compartment lighting connectors and fold down the trim.




6. Press the chafing guard in place on the antenna bracket as shown in Figure 17.A above.

7. Wrap duct tape around the tube of the antenna mast to prevent the trunk light from shorting against it.

8. Do not refit the trim and scuff plate until repair steps 14, 15 and 16 have been completed.